STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The heavy rains and high winds buffeting Staten Island -- and slowing commutes on Wednesday morning, will be but a memory by this afternoon when temperatures climb to a high of 54 degrees.

Though a coastal flood advisory remains in effect until 10 a.m., the rain is expected to taper off by noon, according to Accuweather.com

Cloudy skies will continue, but the temperature will reach 54 degrees by 3 p.m.